Immediate steps
- Keep people away from unsafe electrical conditions or visibly unstable materials.
- Stop the water source if it can be done safely.
- Move vulnerable belongings away from water if safe to do so.
- Document the visible conditions before major cleanup when practical.
- Arrange extraction and drying if the volume or spread is beyond safe DIY cleanup.
Water extraction is only the beginning
Removing visible standing water does not necessarily mean the structure is dry. Moisture may remain in carpet pad, subflooring, drywall, cabinetry, insulation and framing. The next step is often structural drying and dehumidification.
Related emergencies
If the water came from a broken plumbing line, see burst pipe water damage. For contaminated wastewater, see sewage backup cleanup. For widespread interior flooding, see flood cleanup in St. George.
St. George, Utah
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